Orioles Fans, Prepare to be FRUSTRATED With Kyle Bradish | Vinny & Haynie
Is an "Ace" workload too much for Kyle Bradish?
The Baltimore Orioles have a Cy Young-caliber arm back in the rotation, but there’s a catch. Nolan McGraw and Steve Melewski discuss why the Orioles are likely to "slow play" Kyle Bradish as he returns for his first full-length season post-injury. While he’s the "best they’ve got," the math says he can't go from 32 innings to 200 overnight—and that might lead to some serious fan frustration in April.
Plus, we look at the "white hot spotlight" returning to Jackson Holliday as he begins his season debut in AAA Norfolk. How long until we see the top prospect back at Camden Yards, and can he live up to the 350+ OBP expectations?
In this episode, we dive into:
00:00 | The Bradish Protocol: Why the O's might pull him after 5 innings even if he’s "rolling".
02:05 | Protecting the Ace: Managing a workload to ensure he’s fresh for October, not just August.
03:32 | The "Piggyback" Debate: Is a six-man rotation or using Cade Povich for 3-inning stints "too radical" for the big leagues?
06:04 | Jackson Holliday’s Return: Why his "no ego" attitude and elite plate discipline make his eventual return a game-changer.
Will the Orioles protect Kyle Bradish to a fault? Nolan and Steve discuss the 'tough to stomach' reality that even if Bradish is throwing a masterpiece, he might get the hook early this April. Is the long-term health of an Ace worth the short-term frustration of the fans? Let us know in the comments! 👇
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